River City Church
Discussion Guide

Tired of Trying to Measure Up

Tyler Minton
|
June 16, 2024

Main Idea

The central theme of 'Tired of Trying to Measure Up' was the liberating truth that our worth isn't based on our achievements or efforts to measure up. Pastor explained that Jesus knew His worth came from being God's beloved Son, and this knowledge freed Him from the pressure to prove Himself. Similarly, we are invited to live in the freedom of being God's children, loved unconditionally before we do anything to 'earn' it. Our identity as God's heirs is not something we strive for; it's a gift we receive and live out in relationship with Him.

Scripture References

Matthew 3:16-17, John 17:20-26, Psalm 68:5-6, Galatians 4:5-7, Psalm 103, Romans 8:15-17, Titus 3:3-7

How does the belief that we're never enough impact our daily lives and relationships?

I don't have to try and measure up when I'm confident that in His eyes, I already do.

In what ways can we follow Jesus' example of finding confidence in our identity as God's children?

Discussion Questions:

What are the implications of being God's heir, and how does that change our perspective on life?

How can we move from knowing about God's love intellectually to experiencing it as a reality in our lives?

What practical steps can we take to spend more time in God's presence and affirm our identity in Him?

The best thing to do is give the old do-it-yourself life a decent burial and get on with your new life in the Spirit.

Summary

In 'Tired of Trying to Measure Up,' Pastor discussed how we often feel inadequate and struggle with the belief that we're never enough. We might respond by going numb, trying harder to feel worthy, or adopting a hostile stance to protect our self-esteem. Pastor shared how Jesus, as our example, didn't struggle with these feelings because He was confident in His identity as God's beloved Son. Before Jesus did anything significant, He simply was loved by the Father. Pastor emphasized that we, too, are God's children and heirs, and we don't need to earn His love and delight.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Reflect on the first three words that come to mind when you think about how God views you, and let that shape your identity.

Spend time in God's presence to truly experience and affirm that you are His beloved child and heir.

Check out
River City Church
on our social platforms
Download PDFNeed Prayer?
River City Church
River City Church
notes brought to you by
Related Posts
No items found.